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Gibe vs. Jibe

gibe
Definition

an aggressive remark directed at a person like a missile and intended to have a telling effect (either jibe or gibe)

Examples

That was a painful gibe that the president won't forget.

jibe
Definition

an aggressive remark directed at a person like a missile and intended to have a telling effect (same word - different spelling 'gibe' or 'jibe'.

Examples

his parting jibe was 'drop dead

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